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E756 WOD

1987 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,148 mi
Last recorded95,148 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Volkswagen Golf117,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE756 WOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 95,148 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 95,115 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to scuff

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

slight movement to top of steering column

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 Nov 2009 95,115 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and n/s/r tyres starting to scuff

slight exhaust blow from centre joint

slight movement to top of steering column

slight play to both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Oct 2008 83,477 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 71,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 68,371 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 65,754 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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E756 WOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1987 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 117,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E756 WOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 39 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E756 WOD is a 1987 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 25 August 1987.

Is E756 WOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E756 WOD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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